Jayler have released a cinematic video for The Getaway ahead of a 37-date European and UK arena tour as special guests to Deep Purple. Filmed at Cotswold Airport, the video places James Bartholomew, Tyler Arrowsmith, Ricky Hodgkiss and Ed Evans among runways, aircraft hangars and open skies. A 1965 Ford Mustang and a Yakovlev Yak-3 warbird feature in the film, which moves from sunrise to a golden-hour finale.
“The Getaway isn’t about running away,” the band said. “It’s about heading towards something. It’s freedom, brotherhood and chasing whatever comes next. No destination. No explanation. Just The Getaway.”
The video was produced by Ignite Productions, with Lisa Perry as creative director and executive producer and David Paveley as producer.
The song appears on Jayler’s debut album, Voices Unheard, which was released by Silver Lining Music in May. The record reached No. 2 on the UK Independent Album Breakers Chart, No. 3 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart and No. 5 on the Official Independent Albums Chart.
The release follows a year in which Jayler opened for Guns N’ Roses at Monsters of Rock Brazil, toured Brazil with Lynyrd Skynyrd and played several UK shows with Sammy Hagar.
The band’s tour with Deep Purple begins at Arena 8888 in Sofia on 29 September and concludes at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 25 November 2026. See here for tickets and further information.
Jayler With Deep Purple – 2026 Dates
29 September – Arena 8888, Sofia, Bulgaria
1 October – BT Arena, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
2 October – Papp László Sportaréna, Budapest, Hungary
4 October – TIPOS Aréna, Bratislava, Slovakia
5 October – Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
7 October – O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
8 October – Atlas Arena, Łódź, Poland
10 October – Stark Arena, Belgrade, Serbia
11 October – Boris Trajkovski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia
13 October – Telekom Center Athens, Marousi, Greece
16 October – Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland
17 October – Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy
19 October – Sant Jordi Club, Barcelona, Spain
20 October – Movistar Arena, Madrid, Spain
22 October – Adidas Arena, Paris, France
23 October – Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
25 October – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
26 October – Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
28 October – Spektrum Arena, Oslo, Norway
29 October – Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden
31 October – Qi Arena, Leipzig, Germany
1 November – Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
3 November – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
4 November – Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
6 November – Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
7 November – Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
9 November – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
10 November – Zénith, Strasbourg, France
12 November – Arkéa Arena, Bordeaux, France
13 November – Zénith Nantes Métropole, Saint-Herblain, France
French dark folk entity SKÁLD releases “Dǫkksalir”, unveiling gentle melodies that unfold almost like a lullaby—perfectly fitting the concept of the enchanting yet frightening sirens lurking in the dark. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming full-length album, Ørlǫg, which will be released this Friday, September 25, 2026. Ørlǫg marks SKÁLD’s first release via Napalm Records and awakens ancient spirits as the band extends an invitation into times long gone but not forgotten.
Right in time to bring their new music to stages across Europe and the United Kingdom, SKÁLD are set for a major autumn UK/EU arena tour supporting The Hu, kicking off on September 29 in Glasgow.
SKÁLD about “Dǫkksalir”: “‘Dokksalir’ draws us into the dark depths of the sea; in the distance, the sirens’ song calls to us, yet also terrifies us; mischievous spirits watch us and laugh at us; they already know we will be weak; the light no longer protects us; down below, eyes stare at you—perhaps it is you yourself watching yourself lose your way. Those siren voices are so beautiful.”
As the Norns weave our future, this album is a fascinating passageway into our pristine origins and the consequences of our choices. Ten new songs as stepping stones, Ørlǫg is an offering to listen, to dwell, to reflect—and to find something within yourself previously unknown. SKÁLD don’t just play music, they awaken ancient ways.
A staple band in the neofolk genre, SKÁLD deliver a striking work of art with their latest album, deferentially using their sources to keep old spirits alive and form the enchanting world of Ørlǫg. The language might sound unfamiliar, but the music still touches the soul.
SKÁLD about Ørlǫg: “Ørlǫg is the cosmic web that influences the world and every person. Part of our Ørlǫg is determined by our birth, our past actions, and our upbringing, but Ørlǫg is not set in stone; our daily choices are constantly shaping it. What we do now and what we have done in the past determines what will happen to us in the future; we cannot escape the consequences of our actions. This album makes us question our choices—both individual and collective—and the patterns we accept or reject. The Norns weave our destiny, but we can take control of certain things: travel, ride worlds, and grow. Each song on this album describes a situation, a place, a choice to be made. Let’s take hold of our Ørlǫg.”
The atmospheric journey to claim direction starts within the dreamscapes of “Draumakona”, an expressive look at the female side of shamanic prophecy. The French band constructs their Nordic folk melodies to be particularly catchy, shifting powerfully between female lead singing and multilayered vocal arrangements to create an antiphony between individuum and community. Inspired by Skaldic poetry, SKÁLD use instruments fitting of the time: Ørlǫg is shaped by Nordic fiddles, different forms of harps and lyres, horns, kannels, and whistles, among others, as well as three lead vocalists to bring the arrangements to life. “Myrkviðr” picks up on the opening track’s persuasive energy, with male vocals taking the lead this time.
Further spreading their message is “Ratatoskr”, intonated by clattering sounds and throat singing, channeled into hauntingly repetitive chants of the eponymous squirrel’s name. “Útgarðr” contrasts the different voices compellingly by the passages being sung simultaneously with alternating focus and a goosebump-inducing climax—instantly opposed by “Ek skald rida” which makes use of similar techniques, but is the most tranquil track on the album. “Himinbjǫrg” reaches far out to the edge of Asgard, where Heimdall guards the rainbow bridge, Bifröst. SKÁLD lend him an assertive voice, so the song serves as an emphatic yet reassuring guide through our sometimes-clouded destiny. “Heiemo og Nykkjen”, a rendition of a traditional medieval folk ballad from what is now Norway, takes a more provident approach to both instrumentation and vocal delivery, while “Veit barnit”calls upon the knowledge of children and uses a child’s voice alongside their usual harmonies to reflect that. The grim finale, “Eldr ok iss”, Old Norse for “fire and ice”, again calls on contrasts as well as referencing part of the creation myth in which the primordial being Ymir emerged from Muspelheim—the realm of fire—colliding with icy Nilfheim in the beginning of times. SKÁLD build an appropriate arc of suspense with a formidably sinister atmosphere.
Ørlǫg tracklisting:
Draumakona
Myrkviðr
Ratatoskr
Dǫkksalir
Útgarðr
Ek skald rida
Himinbjǫrg
Heiemo og Nykkjen
Veit barnit
Eldr ok iss
Ørlǫg will be available in the following formats: – 1LP Gatefold Whitelabel / Testpressing, incl. LP-Sized Booklet, Covercard (numbered), Certificate of Authenticity (numbered, dated) – Napalm ROW exclusive (strictly limited to 50 copies) – 1LP Gatefold Splattered Milk Black Orange, incl. LP-Sized Booklet – Napalm Records exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies) – Bundle: 1LP Gatefold Translucent Yellow & Logo Shirt – Napalm Records exclusive – Bundle: Digipack & Shirt – Napalm Records exclusive – 1LP Gatefold Marbled Translucent Orange – Band Only Exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies) – 1LP Gatefold Clear Indie USA (strictly limited to 200 copies) – 1LP Gatefold Translucent Yellow – 1LP Gatefold Gold – France Exclusive (strictly limited to 500 copies) – 1CD Digipack, incl. 6p Digipack – Digital Album
SKÁLD Live 2026
Warrior Chant Tour As Special Guest for The Hu 29.09.26 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy 01.10.26 UK – Bristol / Prospect Building 02.10.26 UK – Bournemouth / O2 Academy 03.10.26 UK – Newcastle / O2 City Hall 05.10.26 UK – Belfast / The Telegraph Building 06.10.26 IE – Dublin / 3Olympia Theatre 08.10.26 UK – Birmingham / O2 Academy Birmingham 09.10.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Brixton 10.10.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo 11.10.26 UK – Norwich / UEA LCR 14.10.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique 15.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle 17.10.26 DE – Munich / Tonhalle 18.10.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle 19.10.26 PL – Warsaw / Stodola 20.10.26 PL – Warsaw / Stodola 22.10.26 DE – Cologne / Palladium 23.10.26 NL – Utrecht / TivoliVredenburg 24.10.26 NL – Tilburg / 013 27.10.26 FR – Lyon / Le Radiant 28.10.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia 30.10.26 CH – Zurich / X-TRA 31.10.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal 01.11.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
SKÁLD are: Christophe Voisin Boisvinet – Percussion, Nordic Fiddles, Harp, Horn, Vocals, Programming Marti Ilmar Uibo – Percussion, Lyre, Kannel, Whistles, Jaw Harp, Vocals Steeve Petit – Percussion, Vocals Marie Potosniak – Fiddles, Vocals Guillaume Levy – Irish Bouzouki, Citole, Gudok Nathalie Lemoye-Voisin – Vocals Ravn – Moraharpa Michel Abraham – Vocals Eyline Uibo – Vocals
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